Good to have you among us, Grum, especially with a story like yours! You didn't ask for advice, but if you don't mind a little... Be patient with your progress, but at the same time learn how to practice. Too many people learn a few chords and one strum pattern and then just do that forever after. Keep on learning new skills, training your brain and fingers how to do new things. Don't put undue pressure on yourself, but enjoy each step along the learning path. We're all on that same path with you, we're just learning different things. Hope you enjoy your time with us here, and that your 1998 812C will prove to be an effective motivator! (I love my 1995 Cotten 612c!)
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